1. An Above Average Ability to distill insights from everything around them 2. Ability to sell: Regardless of your BG (You can a coder, chef, or designer) you need to know how to sell. Successful founders are always selling.
(1/n)
3. Ability to hire A-Players who are good at stuff you'd like to pass 4. Ability to NOT GET Insecure of A-Players who are good at stuff you'd like to pass 5. Ability to Retain your A-Players.You might start alone, but you'll always need a team to scale.
(2/n)
6. Will to get your hands dirty: Founders who like just want to strategize and handle meetings instead of working on-ground don't stand the test of time. 7. Know your industry better than anyone else.
(3/n)
8. Ability to understand data ENOUGH to differentiate between vanity metrics and KPIs that truly fuel growth. I have seen founders present ridiculous 300% growth metrics, with $1000 yearly sales. % growth is the vanity metric here, Monthly growth in revenue is the focus KPI
9. Will Power not fall in love with your own idea. You won't be able to understand real criticism until its too late
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